In the context of LGBTQ culture, "transgender" serves as an umbrella term for people whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth. This includes: Trans men and trans women.

Higher rates of housing instability and employment discrimination. The Path Forward: Solidarity

Those who exist outside the traditional male/female spectrum.

The various ways individuals align their outward lives with their internal selves, whether through changing names and pronouns or pursuing gender-affirming healthcare. Cultural Contributions